by Tina | Mar 5, 2026 | TRS Blog, Workshops
Heart of Darkness: Villain POV by Autocrit They say every hero is only as good as their villain… but let’s be honest: the villains usually have more fun. Do you ever find yourself daydreaming about your antagonist’s tragic backstory? Do you want to learn how to...
by Tina | Mar 4, 2026 | Latest News, TRS Blog
Supreme Court Declines to Revisit AI Copyright Debate The U.S. Supreme Court has chosen not to hear a case that questioned whether artwork created by artificial intelligence can qualify for copyright protection, leaving existing legal rulings on the issue intact. The...
by Tina | Mar 3, 2026 | Latest News, TRS Blog
Knoxville Used Bookstore to Close Following Property Sale Amid Labor Dispute A longtime Knoxville bookstore is preparing to close its doors after four decades, following the sale of its property to a hotel developer, a move that has sparked controversy amid an ongoing...
by Tina | Mar 3, 2026 | TRS Blog, Workshops
Showing vs Telling by Autocrit It’s time to say goodbye to info dumps. In this special 2-hr session, you’ll learn how to identify emotional labels, filter words, summaries, and author intrusion — and replace them with immersive, character-driven storytelling....
by Tina | Mar 2, 2026 | TRS Blog, Workshops
Hi Non-Monogamy, Polyamory, and Swinging, Oh My! Intimacy Expert Stella Harris returns to lead this new workshop designed to help writers understand multi-partner dynamics. From polyamory to swinging, non-monogamous people have their own language. This session will...
by Tina | Feb 28, 2026 | TRS Blog, Workshops
Why Most Author Websites Don’t Grow Audiences Anymore (And What Successful Authors Are Doing Differently in 2026) For years, authors were told one simple thing: “You need a website.” So most of us did our best to build one. We added our books, a bio, and maybe a blog...
